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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391,284.70, 3,586,930.89 and 727,583.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391,284.70, 3,586,930.89 and 727,583.78 is: 1,091,376.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391,284.70 : 3,586,930.89 = 727,583.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391,284.70/3,586,930.89 = 727,583.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391,284.70x = 3,586,930.89 × 727,583.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391,284.70x = 2,609,792,735,544.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609,792,735,544.96/2,391,284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,376.84

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